KitchenAid 3.5-Inch Dupont Delrin Handle Parer Knife, Black  Product Reviews

"Let me preface this review by saying that I am VERY picky about my knives. I received this knife as a gift, used it once and threw it in the drawer. I own other Kitchenaid products and I thought this was VERY substandard for their known quality. The steel is very soft so it won't hold an edge for very long. Knives should not have to be steeled before each use unless you are doing some MAJOR workhorse cutting. The blade is VERY flexible because the steel is so soft. Paring knives should have minimal flexibility. The spine of the blade didn't even have a consistent taper. It varied in thickness. The handle had a spot where it was raised up like the rivet in the tang was trying to push up through the Delrin. I have to wonder if this was a factory second or something. If you want a QUALITY knife that will keep an edge do your self a favor and spend a little more and go with a Wustof or better yet a Shun Classic. The only thing I use this knife for is a letter opener."

"Best knife you can get for the price. Quality feel with a sharp blade. I use this knife for everything and it's still as sharp as the day I bought it."

"I was not sure I would like this knife as good as my old parer but I have been very pleased with its balance, edge and great price!"

"I gave this item as a gift and it seemed to go over well. The quality of the knife was what I expected, given the low price."